Not at all. No they are not cancerous and completely benign. However when one biopsies these lesions sometimes the pathologist can see ductal hyperplasia or atypical ductal hyperplasia in the setting of fibrocystic changes. These findings increase one's risk of developing cancer from 1.5x to 5x respectively.

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Absolutely NOT. Fibrocystic changes are small cysts that develop in the breast. They are not precancerous and do not have any risk of cancer. This is one of this most common findings in women's breasts. They can be increased by caffeine consumption, among many other things. Don't worry.
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No. Fibrocystic change is a benign condition of breast tissue that is a result of cyclical hormonal effects of the menstrual cycle on the breast tissue
these changes can be painful and cause bilateral lumps
these changes can be confused with breast cancer and should be evaluated by a doctor.
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Age. Any lump is cancerous unless proven otherwise. Younger women tend to have tissue changes that affect the stroma within the breast and have a cystic feel. these are common and benign. There are certain radiologic findings that make certain lumps highly likely for cancer in which case you need a biopsy
Best Wishes
Dr M.
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Breast cancer senses. Breast cancer tends to be very firm non movable and often fixed to the chest wall or other structures. It can start as a nodule that feels "different" then the adjacent breast tissue. If you are not sure what you are feeling, please have a MD examine the area and have them make the determination.
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Deep breaths,Hold On. Of course at your age, breast cancer is common, and with "lumpy" breast, you may find yourself going for repeat imaging often in your life. To this and many patients I say, please complete the work up. Stage IV means that it has spread everywhere, which is a rarity at your age. Have faith and hold on!
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Possibly. This could be more of your fibrocystic disease, which goes along with your cycle, or it could be a benign lump, like a fibroadenoma, which can be large, but is benign, and can almost always be excised. However, there is always a chance it could be malignant. This is why x-ray guided biopsy is often done. Calcifications, if present, point to malignancy. See your dr. For more info. And follow-up.
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2B brave act brave. Fibrocystic change is not a risk. Any dominant mass does need to be seen. It is very likely it will be benign or resectable for cure. A majority of women go through what you are going through. Be tough. .
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No. Simple fibrocystic change does not increase cancer risk. A few of the frisker epithelial hyperplasias do increase it. You're going to do self-exam, report any dominant masses, and get imaging if appropriate in any case. Good luck.
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Not usually. Fibrocystic condition is a benign and very common condition. However it includes a range of pathological abnormalities, some of which may increase the risk of breast cancer. Having very dense breast tissue on your mammogram adds somewhat to the risk. A simple cyst however is not considered a risk factor.
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No. Fibrocystic breasts can make early cancer diagnosis more difficult, though.
This makes it all the more important to have regular breast exams by a doctor and to self-examine regularly.
You have to know what your normal breast feels like in order to recognize an abnormal change.
In fibrocystic breasts, MRI is often used instead of mammogram for screening.
Read more...

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Absolutely NOT. Fibrocystic changes are small cysts that develop in the breast. They are not precancerous and do not have any risk of cancer. This is one of this most common findings in women's breasts. They can be increased by caffeine consumption, among many other things. Don't worry.
Read more...

No. Fibrocystic change is a benign condition of breast tissue that is a result of cyclical hormonal effects of the menstrual cycle on the breast tissue
these changes can be painful and cause bilateral lumps
these changes can be confused with breast cancer and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Read more...

Age. Any lump is cancerous unless proven otherwise. Younger women tend to have tissue changes that affect the stroma within the breast and have a cystic feel. these are common and benign. There are certain radiologic findings that make certain lumps highly likely for cancer in which case you need a biopsy
Best Wishes
Dr M.
Read more...

Breast cancer senses. Breast cancer tends to be very firm non movable and often fixed to the chest wall or other structures. It can start as a nodule that feels "different" then the adjacent breast tissue. If you are not sure what you are feeling, please have a MD examine the area and have them make the determination.
Read more...

Deep breaths,Hold On. Of course at your age, breast cancer is common, and with "lumpy" breast, you may find yourself going for repeat imaging often in your life. To this and many patients I say, please complete the work up. Stage IV means that it has spread everywhere, which is a rarity at your age. Have faith and hold on!
Read more...

Possibly. This could be more of your fibrocystic disease, which goes along with your cycle, or it could be a benign lump, like a fibroadenoma, which can be large, but is benign, and can almost always be excised. However, there is always a chance it could be malignant. This is why x-ray guided biopsy is often done. Calcifications, if present, point to malignancy. See your dr. For more info. And follow-up.
Read more...

2B brave act brave. Fibrocystic change is not a risk. Any dominant mass does need to be seen. It is very likely it will be benign or resectable for cure. A majority of women go through what you are going through. Be tough. .
Read more...

No. Simple fibrocystic change does not increase cancer risk. A few of the frisker epithelial hyperplasias do increase it. You're going to do self-exam, report any dominant masses, and get imaging if appropriate in any case. Good luck.
Read more...

Not usually. Fibrocystic condition is a benign and very common condition. However it includes a range of pathological abnormalities, some of which may increase the risk of breast cancer. Having very dense breast tissue on your mammogram adds somewhat to the risk. A simple cyst however is not considered a risk factor.
Read more...

No. Fibrocystic breasts can make early cancer diagnosis more difficult, though.
This makes it all the more important to have regular breast exams by a doctor and to self-examine regularly.
You have to know what your normal breast feels like in order to recognize an abnormal change.
In fibrocystic breasts, MRI is often used instead of mammogram for screening.
Read more...